Hope Shine in Chicago

Chicago is leading the way in prioritizing hope and mental health! The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) is working to improve well-being across the city. We’re grateful for the platforms highlighting this vital work and for featuring the Hopeful Cities initiative. Catch the recent interview from ABC7 Chicago here and the WVON 1690AM. The Talk of Chicago’s radio interview at 2:28:40 here.

Photo: Our Community Hope Specialist, Avery Peel, activating hope at University of Arkansas

New Research by Gallup: Why People Need Leaders Who Offer Hope

Gallup’s research across 52 countries highlights hope, trust, compassion, and stability as the four universal leadership needs. Among them, hope is the most essential, with 56% of influential leadership traits tied to hope. Hope motivates, builds resilience, and helps people navigate challenges—without it, confidence and engagement decline. Leaders have a powerful opportunity to shape the future by fostering hope in their teams. Read more about Gallup’s findings here.

Photo: Workplace Training for Hope with Kathryn Goetzke

Workplace Training: How Organizations Are Using Hope Data to Drive Change

We work with leaders to integrate hope into workplace culture. We’ve also been providing a customized data analysis based on employee Hope Scores to guide organizations on improving engagement and well-being. Special thanks to the City of Las Vegas and Chicago City Clerk’s Office for hosting these critical hope-focused training sessions. Interested in bringing Hope Science to your workplace? Let’s connect!

Photo: Sample Hope Scale Question Result

Hopeful Mindsets on the Workplace Course

Hope is a protective factor against burnout, disengagement, and turnover. Our Hopeful Mindsets in the Workplace Course teaches strategies to foster resilience, manage stress, and build a culture of hope. Learn more about how to integrate hope into your workplace. Want to build a hopeful workplace? Take the course yourself or license it for your team.

Event Highlights: Shine Hope Story Workshop with TASC

Thank you to Teen Action & Support Center (TASC) for an incredible event in Rogers, Arkansas! Teens learned how to shift from hopelessness to hope using the Shine Hope Story framework. A special shoutout to Miss Arkansas USA, Madeline Bohlman, for sharing her inspiring journey and the amazing Avery Peel for leading the session for the youth. Read the full event recap here. Want to have Avery work with your teens? Reach out to find out how.

Episode 48: Healing and Hope Through Integrative Medicine, featuring Dr. Angela Lorbeck

Can healing the mind and body start with hope? Join Kathryn Goetzke as she speaks with Dr. Angela Lorbeck, an expert in integrative medicine. Whether you’re seeking insights into integrative medicine or tools for a more hopeful and balanced life, this episode offers inspiration and practical wisdom. Listen to the full podcast episode.

Featured Press: Nine to Thrive – The Well-Being Podcast

So grateful to join Sophia Tuckett on her podcast to share “The Science Of Hope”! Tune in when it goes live on February 27th! Discover Sophia’s work and listen to the full episode here.

Our Partner Spotlight: 

We’re proud to partner with Teen Action & Support Center for the The Shine Hope Story Workshop happening this February 22nd in Rogers, Arkansas. This workshop is a unique opportunity for teens to discover the power of hope and resilience through storytelling. Discover how TASC is making a difference for teens and explore the Shine Hope Story Workshop and the impactful work of TASC here.

Shine Hope Story of the Week

Explore Stella Vance’s Shine Hope Story and get inspired to write your own here! Take our mini-course that offers easy-to-follow videos and a template to guide you in crafting a powerful narrative. By sharing your story, you empower yourself and others to navigate future challenges. Find out more about the Shine Hope Story Course.

Hope-Inspired Reads

The Book of Hope

Jane Goodall, the world’s most famous living naturalist, and Doug Abrams, one of our Experts for the Hopeful Mindsets on the College Campus Course and an internationally bestselling author, explore–through intimate and thought-provoking dialogue–one of the most sought-after and least understood elements of human nature: hope. Check-out this inspiring book on Amazon.

Team Talks

Meet Dr. Crystal Bryce, one of our Advisors and the director of Research at The Shine Hope Company. She is the Associate Dean of Student Affairs and associate professor of medical education for the School of Medicine, University of Texas at Tyler – School of Medicine. Listen to her message about Hope Science here. You can also connect with her on Linkedin!

Keep Shining Hope,

Kathryn

Kathryn Goetzke, MBA

CEO & Chief Hope Officer, The Shine Hope Company

Author of The Biggest Little Book About Hope

Founder of International Foundation for Research and Education on Hope (iFred)

Creator of Hopeful Cities, and Hopeful Minds

Creator of Hopeful Mindsets Overview, Hopeful Mindsets in the Workplace Overview,  and Hopeful Mindsets on the College Campus Course

Podcast host of The Hope Matrix

Chief Mood Officer, The Mood Factory (taking a break, for hope!)

www.kathryngoetzke.com

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